Description:
- Strong diversity and inclusion priority
- Complimentary tickets to select Opera Australia shows
- Join one of the largest arts organisations in Australia
About Opera Australia
Opera Australia is one of the world’s most celebrated opera companies with an ambition to bring an Australian stamp to sharing great stories through music and song, and with a commitment to develop and nurture new generations of Australian talent on and off the stage. Opera Australia currently presents up to 500 performances to more than 650,000 people annually including operas, musicals and concerts, predominantly in our two performance homes: the Sydney Opera House on Gadigal land and the Arts Centre Melbourne on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung land.
Opera Australia also stages exceptional and critically acclaimed performances in other venues in Australia’s major cities and regional communities across the country – from Warrnambool to Wyong and Burnie to Bendigo. Led by CEO Fiona Allan, Opera Australia is one of the biggest performing arts employers in Australia’s $14.7 billion arts and entertainment sector. Our company includes opera singers, conductors, orchestral musicians, coaches and repetiteurs with teams also working in the areas of scenic construction and painting, lighting, design, direction, wardrobe, wig-making, management and administration.
Opera Australia is resident at the Sydney Opera House and our Orchestra performs in the Joan Sutherland Theatre with both Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet. Our Chorus is regarded as one of the world’s finest.
For more information about OA please visit opera.org.au
The role
Joining OA's Technical division, our Flys Supervisor will support and will be answerable to the Head of Flys and Deputy Head of Flys under the direction if the Head Mechanist.
Focus areas
- Supervise the implementation of OA's operational procedures for the fly floor
- Oversee operation and maintenance of stage machinery and equipment
- Coordinate changeovers, act changes, and other production staging tasks
- Apply theatrical rigging techniques as required
- Interpret and apply technical drawings and ground plans
- Demonstrate proficiency in carpentry, metal fabrication, and use of tools
- Work independently and collaborate with other technical departments when needed
- Assist the Deputy Head of Flys in the daily running of the team
- General admin duties, including but not limited to purchase, record, maintain relevant consumables, hardware and materials required for the effective running and maintenance of the productions team
- 2+ years' experience as a Flys Technician
- Hold a basic rigging High Risk Work License (Intermediate or advanced will be an advantage)
- Advanced experience with rope access
- Familiarity with the installation and operation of chain hoists
- Exposure to a theatre or live venue environment preferred but not required
- Demonstrate ability to work with creative and technical personnel and performers
- Knowledge and understanding of safe work practices
- Capable of carrying out manual handling tasks and comfortable working at heights
- Practical knowledge on the operation of various stage machinery and construction hand tools
Click apply to submit your CV and cover letter. Applications close on the 10 May 2024.
For any inquiries about this role, please contact our People team at: people@opera.org.au
By submitting your interest, you agree to OA collecting the personal information you provide, including images and video. This information will be used by OA to contact you about your application and other opportunities that may arise as part of OA’s recruitment program. Opera Australia is committed to enabling and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. Our team come from all walks of life. We acknowledge that all individual differences, life experiences, self-expression, and talent represent our culture and reputation of Opera Australia. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression.
25 Apr 2024;
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